MEDICAID-ALOPECIA AREATA
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that prosthetic wigs for persons diagnosed with a medical condition that causes hair loss, including, but not limited to, alopecia areata, shall be covered under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2022
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2022
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lakesia Collins
DDemocratic
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